When flavored, lowfat milk was removed from the school cafeteria, kids drank less milk and lost out on important nutrients. This was the finding of a study presented at the 2010 School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference The study involved over 50 schools and included close to 700 observation days. When only regular milk was … Read More
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Name a drink that can make you more alert for late-night studying, prevent you from fainting when giving blood, and even promote a tiny weight loss. Chances are you didn’t say water. But that is the right answer. The American Red Cross found that drinking 16 ounces of water before a blood donation reduced the … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. Corazonas tortilla chips, potato chips and oatmeal squares are all made with plant sterols, natural plant products that help lower cholesterol. In addition, the oatmeal squares are based on oats—another natural cholesterol-lowering … Read More
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Many of us enjoy a daily cup of coffee, but few of us would offer caffeine-containing drinks to our kids. Yet because of the lack of labeling requirements and the avalanche of advertising directed at children, many kids are regularly drinking energy drinks that pack a wallop of caffeine per can. A cup of coffee … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Greek yogurt is known for being thicker and creamier than regular yogurt. This texture occurs naturally, because Greek yogurt is strained after being cultured to produce a richer, creamier product. Many … Read More
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In a word, no. Drinking raw milk is playing Russian roulette with your health. The main difference between raw milk and pasteurized milk is the amount of bacteria. Proponents of raw milk feel it’s more nutritious and contains antimicrobial properties. But raw milk can be very dangerous — especially for pregnant women, children, or those with a weakened immune system. Raw milk can be a host to a wide array of pathogens, including but not limited to, staphylococcus aureus, campylobacter jejuni, E. coli, listeria monocytogenes and yesinia enterocolitica. In the more serious cases food-borne illness can cause kidney failure, premature births, and death. Since 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 831 illnesses, 66 hospitalizations and 1 death associated with raw milk. … Read More
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Kids never seem to like what’s good for them. Wouldn’t you know it–the foods that parents feel pack the greatest nutritional punch are often the foods kids refuse to eat. And it’s not just because they’re being bratty. Many things can trigger a child’s like or dislike of a food—taste, color, texture, mouth-feel, appearance and … Read More
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Why can some adults drink milk, yet others can’t? Blame it on your genes. The bloating, nausea, pain, cramps, gurgling or rumbling, gas, loose stools or diarrhea, and throwing up usually begins 30 minutes to 2 hours after drinking milk or eating foods containing milk. It is estimated that 30 million to 50 million Americans … Read More
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We talk a lot about what not to do. We educate people not to drink and drive. We caution about drinking too much and the dangers of alcohol abuse. But rarely do we give people information on how to drink responsibly. Of all the foods we eat, people know the least about alcohol. Why do … Read More
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Small changes can end up giving you big results. Consider these fixes for a longer, healthier life. 1. Do-it-yourself bypass surgery: walking. Walking briskly for 20 to 30 minutes several times a week dramatically increases blood flow through the arteries and can help some people with narrowed arteries safely avoid bypass surgery. 2. Black is … Read More
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